A 20-year-old man accused of rape died in police custody in Noida. His family alleges police demanded a bribe for his release. Police officers involved have been suspended, and an investigation is ongoing.
A special Pocso court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister, resulting in his acquittal.
Pradeep Makhijani, a psychologist with erectile dysfunction, has been granted pre-arrest bail in a rape case by the Nagpur Court. The court took into account medical reports and his condition before allowing bail, while requiring him to submit his phone and attend medical exams during the investigation.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a rape allegation based on a false promise of marriage is invalid if the woman continued the relationship after discovering the man’s marriage. The court quashed the FIR, highlighting the consensual nature of the relationship.
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed an FIR against a man accused of rape, citing evidence that he was out of the country at the time of the alleged incident, condemning the misuse of legal processes.
